A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5844078 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 31986144 epoch_slot_no: 277344 block_no: 5843901 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 1970 time: 2021-06-13 02:47:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4d7a3b0ee5d1ce42bca7f1d2fb0ab1c6260dae920f5d267ec86365b84c7ca61Block Operator
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